Mazda 626 1991 vs Mitsubishi Galant 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 363 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 626 engine produces 113 HP less power than Mitsubishi Galant, whereas torque is 142 NM less than Mitsubishi Galant. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 9, Mazda MX-6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 626 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 626 is 2 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Galant, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
747 litres | 1400 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 626 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Galant. This could mean that the Mazda 626 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Galant (by 653 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Galant, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mitsubishi Galant has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 135 percent more cases than Mitsubishi Galant, so Mitsubishi Galant quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2000 | |
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